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Good Molecules 1% Retinol Night Oil Versus Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro+ .5% Power Serum

Facial Treatment
Serum
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on September 14, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain retinoid and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Skin Conditioning

Retinol is a gold-standard ingredient for anti-aging. It is a form of Vitamin A and belongs to the class of retinoids that also includes tretinoin.

Why is retinol famous?

It has the most scientific studies backing up its skin benefits out of all the non-prescription ingredients.

Retinol is proven to:

This is why retinol is effective at removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, treating acne, and reducing the appearance of pores.

Studies show retinol is less effective when exposed to UV. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent (similar to Vitamin C).

Using retinol or any retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few months. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.

We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient during pregnancy.

Retinol may cause irritation in some people, so be sure to patch test. Experts recommend 'ramping up' retinol use: start using this ingredient once a week and work up to using it daily.

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When to use

76 Routines
3% use in am
97% use in pm
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9% use in am
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Reviews

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Good Molecules 1% Retinol Night Oil 6 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Light (1)
king.sweetpotato's avatar

Gemini James

5 months ago
Review

Feels soooo amazing and nourishing. My favorite higher potency retinol I’ve tried for sure. And the scent from the plum oil smells divine. The bottle is tiny, which I was worried about at first, but a little goes a long way so I expect that even at its tiny size, it’ll last a decent while.

#great value
#light
#absorbs well
#light scent

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro+ .5% Power Serum 12 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Light Scent (1)
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ZarephLae

6 months ago
Review

Slightly on the oily side which is undesirable for my skin type, but overall good. It has a good consistency, spreads nicely, and works amazing.

#great value
#absorbs well
#light scent
#works well